How to Open a Dispensary in Illinois 2026
If you are researching how to open a dispensary in Illinois, 2026 is a year that requires careful planning, strong funding, and a clear understanding of the adult-use cannabis program….
Evelyn Chase, 36, is a PR specialist with over 7 years of experience in the cannabis industry. Born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, she watched the market grow up — from the first licensed dispensaries to publicly traded IPOs. Today she is based in Los Angeles, helping brands tell their story in a way that earns trust from both regulators and consumers. Her approach is simple: cannabis isn't counterculture and it isn't Big Pharma — it's an industry finally learning to talk about itself like a grown-up
If you are researching how to open a dispensary in Illinois, 2026 is a year that requires careful planning, strong funding, and a clear understanding of the adult-use cannabis program….
For cannabis retailers, few dates are as important as 7/10. Often called the “420 for concentrates,” July 10 has become a major sales opportunity for dispensaries across legal markets. Consumers…
Managing a medical marijuana delivery service can be challenging if your business isn’t using the right tools. Tracking drivers, dispatching orders, and managing inventory is virtually impossible without a comprehensive…
Understanding sales trends in your cannabis dispensary is essential to optimizing product inventory. Indeed, dealing with vendors, avoiding expired products, and knowing what products move off shelves can be difficult…
The legalization of recreational marijuana in California ushered in a flood of new business for cannabis retailers. As a result, California marijuana dispensaries have continued to see strong sales year…
Providing customers with a legible, detailed, and up-to-date listing of all the products that can be found in your cannabis retailer is essential to successful sales. There are a few…
One way to really elevate the interior of your cannabis retailer and inform your clientele is to install dispensary digital signage. Deciding on what type of content to display can…
Once California cannabis retailers obtain their annual license or provisional, they have 30 days to begin compliance reporting using the Metrc track-and-trace system. Moreover, the IndicaOnline POS system is a…
With IndicaOnline, you can use barcode and RFID technology to accurately track and manage inventory consumption, expiration date and shelf life at your dispensary. This simple, yet powerful tool will…
One of the most important factors in keeping customers coming back to your dispensary is an efficient front of house. Today, using tablets for digital sign-in ensures your clientele experience…
Whether your working out of a dispensary or working remotely starting a marijuana delivery service can be challenging. However, if you’re committed to growing your brand there are a few…
The larger a retailer grows, the harder it is to keep up with inventory, sales, and staff. Indeed, managing a large scale cannabis dispensary can be challenging with so many…
Keeping a close eye on dispensary inventory is imperative to maintaining a profitable and compliant marijuana business. Establishing an inventory protocol can help your business identify any potential problem areas…
In the hyper-regulatory world of cannabis retailers, a compliance officer is a lifeline. With cannabis laws changing rapidly, it is vital to have a dedicated staff member (or team) following…
Every medical marijuana dispensary relies heavily on its POS system to make sales, manage inventory, stay compliant, and track expenses. For that reason, a dispensary POS system must be reliable….
Honoring those who served in the armed forces on Veteran’s Day is a great way for cannabis dispensaries to show their appreciation for one of their growing customer bases. More…
The legalization of recreational cannabis brought about some major changes in the way dispensaries operate. New state regulations presented challenges for older methodology, and fresh protocols were implemented to stay…
Both recreational and medical marijuana consumers are always on the lookout for good deals on products. Attracting these customers can easily be accomplished by setting up cannabis dispensary discounts that…
One of the most powerful tools a dispensary has is their cannabis POS system. Well designed software and an all-in-one register can help marijuana retailers manage their patients, track their…
Using technology to simplify dispensary protocols not only makes your business more efficient but also allows staff to focus on serving customers. As a result, installing cannabis POS software can…
Cannabis retailers are always working to make their business more efficient. Streamlining operations has become increasingly easier with advanced dispensary POS software that automates many of those tedious tasks. Unfortunately,…
As the manager or owner of a cannabis retailer, you always want your dispensary staff to perform at their best. While it’s easy to see if your budtenders are engaged…
Raising awareness for your dispensary is essential to growing your clientele. Cannabis retailers are always looking for new ways to reach new customers. Installing dispensary software that improves your storefront…
Managing a marijuana delivery service has its fair share of challenges but if you streamline operations with well designed dispensary software you can run it like a well oiled machine….
Bringing in business is the goal for all retailers including marijuana dispensaries. However, what some dispensaries don’t realize is that choosing the right cannabis software can really drive traffic to…
Commercial cannabis retailers are already seeing a significant spike in marijuana sales in California. Meeting the increased customer demand is forcing more businesses to hire additional marijuana dispensary staff. Onboarding…
Selling cannabis products to underage customers is a major compliance violation that can very quickly cause your marijuana dispensary license to be suspended or revoked. Over the years, there have…
Increasing sales at your marijuana dispensary may be as easy as establishing a few core cannabis retailer best practices. By instituting these specific protocols your cannabis retailer can keep your…
Over the years, even major seed-to-sale software services have proven susceptible to cyber attacks. As a result, these attacks can compromise dispensary software security, leading to data theft and service…
Following the busiest sales day of the year for cannabis retailers, 4/20, it’s important to keep your clientele engaged and encourage their return. There are a few ways to maximize…
Assembling a quality team to process sales in your marijuana retailer is essential to the success of your business. Indeed, teaching your cannabis dispensary budtenders to operate at a high…
Dispensary owners and investors are always looking for an edge to gain new business to increase sales. Raising brand awareness is an essential part of building an empire but it…
Building a knowledgeable and dependable dispensary staff can be challenging, but it is also extremely rewarding. Once you have developed a solid team, it is very important to use staff…
Ensuring that every customer receives the products they want is a high priority for cannabis retailers. Whether it’s a purchase made in store, pre-order, or delivery, fulfilling dispensary orders can…
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a chemical compound extracted from the cannabis plant. But unlike tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, which is the primary psychoactive element in cannabis, CBD’s effect is non-psychoactive. Therefore,…
One of the most important tools in a marijuana dispensary is the point-of-sale software. Finding the perfect cannabis software that will meet the needs of your dispensary will empower your…
One of the easiest ways to lose money at your dispensary is not keeping a close count of your inventory. It’s imperative for marijuana retailers to avoid inventory errors so…
Marijuana dispensaries are constantly competing to gain their share of a billion dollar industry that will continue to grow in the coming years. Reaching new customers requires creative marketing and…
Following the legalization of recreational marijuana, the State of California has authorized Franwell’s Metrc track and trace software as the primary service provider for cannabis retailers. New cannabis compliance regulations…
When Canada legalized recreational marijuana, it became only the second country worldwide to pass legislation for adult-use cannabis. Many U.S. states had already accomplished this feat. As a result, the…
For years, marijuana businesses across the state anticipated the approval of the permanent California cannabis regulations. Indeed, the agency now known as the Department of Cannabis Control submitted the proposed…
Typically, marijuana retailers stock hundreds or even thousands of cannabis products in their storefront, and keeping track of everything can be tricky. As a result, utilizing advanced marijuana software is…
Retail is not an easy job. Just ask literally anyone. You are tasked with dealing with all kinds of customers throughout the day, and it can be trying at times….
Many cannabis dispensaries hold licenses to serve both medical patients and recreational customers. While this is certainly an advantage, there are major differences that every budtender should know when serving…
Deciding to open a medical marijuana dispensary will lead to a multitude of other decisions that all play a factor in the success of your business. Compliance reporting, marketing, and tracking inventory…
There are a variety of staff roles at marijuana dispensaries, and making sure they are all aware of store policies and procedures is imperative. As a result, it’s essential for…
When California first rolled out the implementation of Franwell’s METRC Reporting System for licensed cannabis retailers. The online tracking system provides complete transparency of the supply chain for the medical…
The first point of contact at any cannabis retailer is reception. Making a good impression is an integral part of customer retention so setting up your marijuana dispensary check-in to…
Understanding the clientele that visit your cannabis retailer will be extremely helpful when ordering inventory, making sales, and reaching a wider audience. Taking control of your dispensary customer data will…
When California prepared to launch commercial cannabis sales, the state’s Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) rolled out an online licensing system for retailers, distributors, and microbusinesses. That system let operators…
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